Digital Afterlife: What Happens to Your Data When You Die?
Introduction to Digital Afterlife The concept of a digital afterlife pertains to the ongoing presence of an individual’s digital footprint following their death. In today’s hyper-connected world, the cumulative information that a person generates—from social media profiles to online purchases—has become a significant component of their identity. As we increasingly live our lives online, the data we leave behind continues to exist, raising essential questions about digital legacy and data…